Today’s Strands puzzle puts a creative spin on traditional word games, merging the straightforward appeal of word searches with a deeper, theme-based twist. Tackling this puzzle requires an ability to spot patterns, making it both rewarding and occasionally tricky.

For those who know how to play Strands, you know it can be a real brain-teaser. If you find yourself hitting a wall, this guide is here to lend a hand. Packed with tips, hints, spoilers, and more, it’s designed to help you navigate the puzzle and come out on top.

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The NYT Games Strands It's Our Game-iversary! #366 March 4, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue It's Our Game-iversary! It has eight things to find: the Spangram and seven themed words.

NYT Strands Spangram Tips and Theme Hints

If you want to see some hints that won't ruin any of the answers for this puzzle game, you can find three in the sections below. Open up the expandable sections with the "Read More" link below each one.

General Spangram Hint 1

General Spangram Hint 2

General Spangram Hint 3

Spoilers for Today's New York Times Strands

If a spoiler or two would help you win today's Strands, but you don't want to save up for in-game hints, you can find some below. Look into each of the sections to see one themed word and a screenshot of where it goes.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to the NYT It's Our Game-iversary! Strands

Need the full answer to the It's Our Game-iversary! Strands? Inside the section below is the Spangram, all the themed words, and where each goes inside this free-to-play game.

Today's Strands Explained

If you want to see an explanation for the answer of this innovative puzzle game, you can find it below. Inside the expandable section is a breakdown of what the clue, the themed words, and the Spangram all have in common with one another.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website available on almost any device with a browser.

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Strands
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Released
March 4, 2024
Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Genre(s)
Puzzle
Platform(s)
Web Browser